2024 LKR to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 44.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.7356.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7450 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8271 to the December average rate of 21.2971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 172.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 44.4806 was up 413.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.6557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
LKR to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.1961, compared to 10.5779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3818 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 35.9205 SYP (High: 44.4806 / Low: 8.5601). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 SYP (High: 8.5818 / Low: 8.5198).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1297 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 21.2971) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.6899), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6072 (+176.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9649 | 7.7356 | 7.8271 |
| February | 8.1164 | 7.9649 | 8.0447 |
| March | 8.3736 | 8.1026 | 8.2394 |
| April | 8.4700 | 8.3184 | 8.4036 |
| May | 8.4765 | 8.3075 | 8.3957 |
| June | 8.3570 | 8.2085 | 8.2660 |
| July | 8.3292 | 8.2185 | 8.2767 |
| August | 8.4463 | 8.2863 | 8.3756 |
| September | 8.4828 | 8.2326 | 8.3518 |
| October | 8.5818 | 8.5198 | 8.5596 |
| November | 8.6631 | 8.5401 | 8.6065 |
| December | 44.4806 | 8.5601 | 21.2971 |